A festive holiday board with cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet accents shaped like a tree for celebratory gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz sharp white cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz herbed goat cheese, rolled into balls
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 medium green apple, sliced
07 - 0.5 cup dried apricots, halved
→ Savory Accompaniments
08 - 0.5 cup green olives, pitted
09 - 0.5 cup marcona or roasted almonds
10 - 0.25 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
→ Sweets
11 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate squares
12 - 0.25 cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 1.5 cups assorted crackers (gluten-free if preferred)
14 - 0.5 baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic pine branches
# Directions:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs on a large wooden board or platter to outline a tree shape.
02 - Layer rows of crackers and bread slices at the base to form the bottom portion of the tree.
03 - Alternate rows of cubed cheeses, halved grapes, fresh cranberries, and apple slices, stacking upward within the tree shape.
04 - Distribute pitted olives, almonds, and dried apricot halves throughout to fill gaps and add visual contrast.
05 - Position goat cheese balls and dark chocolate squares as ornaments scattered across the tree.
06 - Set a small bowl of honey or fig jam near the base or on the side of the board for dipping.
07 - Enhance with extra rosemary sprigs and optionally top with a star-shaped cracker or cheese slice as a tree topper.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
